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She was encouraged to run Track and Field by her stepfather, Bruce Barber. Her paternal grandfather, Frank Fisher, had been an outstanding Rugby player in the Aboriginal Leagues. She won her first track championship at the age of 8.
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Has Cathy Freeman Won a Olympic Medal?
Yes. She won silver in the 400 meter run at the 1996 Games in Atlanta and gold in the 400 meter run at the 2000 Games in Sydney.
Who is the first Australian aboriginal to compete at the Olympics?
In 1956 Australia and Sweden co hosted the Olympics event. Then in 2000 Australia hosted Sydney Olympics solely..........
Who won the gold medal for the 400 meter run in 2000 Olympics?
Only men ran the 400 meter hurdles event at the 1948 Games in London. The gold medal winner was Roy Cochran of the United States in a time of 51.1 seconds. Duncan White of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) won silver and Rune Larsson of Sweden won bronze.
What games did Cathy Freeman win her first medal?
Cathy Freeman won 1 gold medal at the Olympic Games (400 meter dash in 2000), 2 gold medals at the World Championships (400 meter dash in 1997 and 1999), and 4 gold medals at the Commonwealth Games (4x100 meter relay in 1990, 200 meter dash and 400 meter dash in 1994, and 4x400 meter relay in 2002).
How did Cathy Freeman get famous?
her best achievements are when she won medals at the olympic games and carried both Australian and Aborginie flag around the running track Cathy Freeman , also won young Australian of the year award in 1998, this was an outstanding achievement and tribute to the Aboriginals. she won a gold medal in the 2000 Olympics for the 400m which was her most well known achievement. Although prior to this : - at age 17 she won a gold medal in the commonwealth games. - she won gold again , at the 1994 commonwealth games in the 200m & 400m - she was choosen to light the olympic torch at the 2000 Olympics in sydney Cathy then announced her ritirement in 2003. hope this helps!
